recompose

verb

re·​com·​pose ˌrē-kəm-ˈpōz 

recomposed; recomposing; recomposes

transitive verb

1

: to compose again : rearrange

2

: to restore to composure

recomposition

(ˌ)rē-ˌkäm-pə-ˈzi-shən 

noun

Examples of recompose in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Greengrass moved that company through a handful of locations, recomposing them for each setup until a modest crowd read on screen as a revolt spilling across the capital, and shot the scenes in firelight, with takes that could last 15 or 20 minutes. — Jp Mangalindan, Time, 11 Sep. 2026

Argentina will now have to recompose and get ready for a tough Round of 16 match against Egypt, which will take place on Tuesday in Atlanta. — Matt Reigle, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026

On the other side of the scanner, rather than being left on your own to collect your belongings, getting rushed by other travelers behind you and having to recompose yourself for the long walk to your gate, a door opens up to a waiting BMW. — Miami Herald, 18 June 2026

Value chains are being recomposed geographically, not dissolved. — Andreas Schweitzer, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for recompose

• agarose
• aliquots
• amigos
• anthracnose
• bottlenose
• buffaloes
• bungalows
• calicoes
• cameos
• commandos
• conversos
• decompose